I don’t think I’ve ever seen a locomotive that rusted before. Great job restoring it!

@PWaco-yq7wr

10 ай бұрын

It can happen,

@HrLBolle

7 ай бұрын

what I quite like are the close ups when it runs on the track and the fact those are set in a way that can make you think it be a proper locomotive. And a hard worker at that, one of those that are kept in working but not the beauty order...

Looks like its been weathered without paint lol

@98755785

10 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@douglasskaalrud6865

10 ай бұрын

There are all kinds of weathering materials besides paint. In fact, looking at scale fidelity, paint is about the least prototypical material there is for weathering. I use powders, which are ground a lot finer than paint pigments.

@randallellison6421

10 ай бұрын

Can't beat the "all natural" weathering!

We will have to start calling you the transplant specialist. You took the heart out of the locomotive and brought it back to life. Well done!

@SMTMainline

10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@damntheman2

9 ай бұрын

I guess you can call him, A TRAINsplant specialist! no? nobody?

@SMTMainline

9 ай бұрын

@@damntheman2 I laughed more than I should’ve

@Quince828

9 ай бұрын

@@damntheman2 lol

"Universal motor mount"👍 I'm always amazed at your ability to get these old busted up, junky locos to run but never more so than with this hot mess!

Pretty neat project, amazing how quiet and smooth it runs, also the rust really makes it look neat, like a locomotive rat rod

Bravo Dr Frankenstein you brought back the dead again. Great job, love the free weathering. Peace

If you want to avoid the bad acidic vinegar smell, just use citric acid instead. You can buy it as granulate and dilute in hot water. Let it cool down until luke warm (the warmer the faster the reaction, but you won't let your loco parts simmer...), throw rusted parts in, same procedure as with vinegar. It's natural and safe, but the smell isn't by far biting your nostrils like the vinegar.

This is my favorite video of yours. Your attitude toward this engine was delightful.

That's the best and most realistic weathering job I have ever seen. It's perfect

Even if you had not attempted to restore it, as it was it would have made an excellent "scrap loco" sitting in scrapyard or an abandoned siding, as that rusted patina it originally had looked amazing, still amazing Job on what was a lost cause restoration 😊

@vernonsmith6176

9 ай бұрын

Wow! Such a great idea!

Harrison it always amazes me when your able to get something that rusty, and gross, to a quote quiet locomotive, your amazing.

The ultimate weathering! Nice…❤ that engine was toast, and I got a warm fuzzy feeling when she did her first lap. Great job!

Hello! This renovation is an example of incredible resourcefulness!👍👍👍The trash can froze in amazement, and then quietly began to cry. Ведро для мусора застыло от изумления, а потом тихо заплакало.

The Pennsy rides again! In fact, the "weathering" is consistent with any loco that's sat outside for a number of years, or has had a fire that did not damage it beyond repair. Recovered from the scrap line, it still has some revenue freight to haul. In the years prior to Penn Central being formed, such a scenario would be totally within reason. If for no other reason, PC painting all their locos jet black would have cosmetically hidden such defects.

@ROBERTN-ut2il

9 ай бұрын

But it's a RS2, a model the PRR never owned

This was beyond restoration, Harrison, more like resurrection. Congratulations on a challenging project, and thanks for the vinegar solution to rust. Definitely worth remembering the next time I sprinkle my French fries. I'm repairing a vintage wheelbarrow, wanting to save the original very rusted bolts, so I'm going to give the vinegar a try, then neutralize the parts with baking soda and a good coat of oil when dry. As always, your instructional video was much appreciated.

@SMTMainline

9 ай бұрын

It seems to work quite well.

Harrison, you are without doubt an absolute GENIUS!!!!! If you can take that old rusted out hulk and get it back on the rails again....there's probably no loco which could stop you!!!

You can never have too many Alco's. Well done, Sir. I am impressed.😃

That's the worst rusted loco I've ever seen except for the ones I have rusted on purpose (just the plastic painted to look like rust). Serenity, we have a runner! Cheers from eastern TN

Hey Harrison, another awesome restoration. I had my doubts on this one, but you pulled it off. Another runner. Your skills never cease to amaze me. 👍😁

Good job Harrison, 1 down, 2 to go.. awaiting videos for those too. Keep inspiring.

I like seeing these models that someone would otherwise throw away because it doesn’t work anymore assume it’s busted for good but a little bit of work and you have a runner. I always appreciate the restoration of antiques like this, good work.

Wow! What a transformation! Harrison you really hit man grand slam! Of course RS3'S are among my faves

That was crazy Harrison, never saw an engine in that bad a shape. and was really thinking especially after seeing you sink in in the vinegar if that didn't put the final nail in the coffin it will be amazing.... But still kept thinking of course he will get it running again though even if he has to use a whole other frame and motor from another train.... But was totally amazed you got it running with only needing a new motor.....Well Done as always.

@SMTMainline

10 ай бұрын

I don't know if the vinegar is what ruined the motor but ether way it's running.

Universal motor Mount had me there 🤣 but seriously, this locomotive basically drowned somewhere, rusted to hell and you come along and fix it like it's no big deal at all. I feared this one may be for the bin, but you saved it lile that 1$ locomotive 👍 truly amazing. The vinegar trick is new to me I had no idea. Luckily none of the engines I've encounted were as rusty as this one. Great repairjob as always 👌

Harrison, Great job getting that Loco running again. I also wanted to let you know that there is a product out there called Evaporust. It is available in auto parts stores, and a tool store here in the States called Harbour Freight. I don't know if you have them over there, but even if you don't, I'm sure you can Google the product and most likely find it locally. I've used it to clean rusted tools like pliers, and it would probably help. Good luck, and again, congrats.

@borg6849

10 ай бұрын

Up here in Canada it's available from Princess Auto & Lee Valley Tools

@trekzilladmc

10 ай бұрын

I was just gonna recommend him using Evapo-Rust.

I would suggest you try Evaporust - using vinegar in case like these work…sort of - problem is you have zinc and copper, lead and iron...combining that with acid, even a week one like vinegar, will chew up the delicate copper and zinc parts. Great job getting it working again

Well done Harrison . An other revival . Your saving the planet piece by piece . Thanks

Another hopeless case brought back from the dead. Great job, Harrison!

I feel I needed a Tetanus shot just looking at it. LOL

@misterflibble6601

10 ай бұрын

I definitely feel the need for more than hand sanitizer

WOW! What a transformation!! Glad to see it run again!! The first unit is an F7, the second unit is an SW1 switcher. The SW1 is not mentioned very often. That RS3 came a long way! Using some parts you have and using some creativity! Love your energy to save these locomotives! Keep it up SMT!

WoW what a project. You never know I though it was a goner, Harrison you done a great job on this one. Thanks for the video.

1:25 Perfect weathering. That's an Alco RS2 from Naporano Iron & Metal in Newark New Jersey. ☺

Wow, ANOTHER impressive and creative engine repair, Harrison! Agree with you, the by-product weathering looks good. Thanks so much for sharing these videos with us. Please keep them coming!

Congratulations on another excellent video. You never cease to amaze me with the magic you can work on these old trains. Well done I await more of your fabulous videos.

The wizard does it again great job Harrison!!!!!!! 👍👌😇🇺🇸

Well done Harrison for getting this locomotive riding the rails again and keep up the great work + have a good one.

You should have a wall of fame for some of the most ridiculous locomotive projects. This and the Yellowstone are good contenders for being at the top of said list. But in all seriousness, this looks like something you pulled out from under my workbench, so you did an amazing job today.

That is impressive - Good job! I did not think that rust bucket would run. I like that comment about "free weathering", that's awesome!

Another great restoration SMT! I couldn't believe how rusty and corroded that engine was.

I'm not gonna lie, that is very impressive. I like the "Universal Motor Mount" terminology. My first thought was to keep all of the rust on the shell and not touch it, but if you can't get the shell off, no can do I guess. Plenty of room in there for a decoder too! I would love to see and hear Loksound coming from that thing! So smooth and quiet! Very well done!

@SMTMainline

9 ай бұрын

I would be hilarious to add sound. The motor is probably efficient enough not to ruin the decoder.

there was a time I should have def bought this super cool custom loco that looked just like that rusty guy, really sad I passed cause I was a little scared of the rust, great video!!

Hello Harrison..Love projects . That's definitely a challenge.

That was a really great video, well done. The natural weathering actually looks amazing, lol.

@SMTMainline

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I should have tried to preserve more of it.

Wow! Looked like the resident of a scrap yard! I am amazed you actually made it run again!

Wow! That must be the worst, rusty engine you’ve ever unwrapped. 😮 Don’t doubt you’ll bring it back to life. Know you’ll will succeed! 👍

@Vintagetime1765

10 ай бұрын

1100 liked hell yeah

Looks great. Like an old short line locomotive.

Very impressive, what a great outcome from a disaster flood. Bringing it back to life. Great Job Harrison 👍🚂👍🚂

What a job! Harrison. That rescue was amazing to say that the least!

Viewer: Ain't no way that will run again! Harrison: Hold my beer. Great job !

Wonderful transformation. Keep up the good work!

Random fact, the Pennsy always ran long nose front and the RS-3, despite being a switcher, was used on local passenger trains throughout the system

@Engine1988

10 ай бұрын

Actually, I never thought of it as a switcher. To me, it's more of a road switcher. Isn't that what RS stands for?

@dannagy546

10 ай бұрын

@Engine1988 yeah, but it was designed for switching and transfer runs, not really as a passenger locomotive

@VestedUTuber

10 ай бұрын

@@dannagy546 "nO! yOu CaN't UsE a FrEiGhT lOcOmOtIvE tO pUlL pAsSeNgEr TrAiNs!" PRR: "lol, RS3 go brrrrrrr".

@dannagy546

10 ай бұрын

@@VestedUTuber haha

@ROBERTN-ut2il

9 ай бұрын

so it's an It lacks the raised walkways fore and aft of gthe cab

I loved it when it was still rusty! That would have been part of a static display of a company that scraps railroad equipment. Great for a cool scrapyard. I love rusty stuff!! Great job though. :)

Great job getting that rust bucket running the rails again. I heard that white vingar works good on rusted O gauge metal track too.

Harrison....that was INCREDIBLE bud!!! Nice job!! Free weathering...LOVE IT!!

Impressive work and a tenacious performance, bravo.

Awesome job! I love your restorations.

Thank you for your channel, and all the resto modes you do , learning alot from your repairs! keep up the good work!!

That's an amazing restoration. I have four of these rs2 locomotives. I have the exact same Pennsylvania paint scheme as yours got it has no rust issues. And then I have another one that has slight rusting on the frame itself but I never thought of the idea of using vinegar. That's a really good idea. My fourth one is a dummy locomotive but I was going to make it a powered one because I have the motor and stuff on a phone that I bought from a flea market with a bunch of parts. I might just do that so then I have all four RS2 locomotives running. Just want to have to change the paint scheme because whoever painted it looks horrible.. good job as always

Very impressive restoration. Inspired!! 🙂

Congratulations, you brought your patients back to life,good work doctor.

Awsome work, love the real weathering look. Good to see her having a 2nd life riding the rails

I have never thought of using vinegar for rust removal. Yes its not the greatest option to use but it does seem to work.

@markwilliams2620

10 ай бұрын

The AHM SW1 is closer to 3:06

@johncartwright4041

10 ай бұрын

I used a few litres of vinegar to clean up some old tools. It worked very well. Greetings from Brisbane Australia.

Every section of your layout looks so well done and your never say never outlook all added to the charm in this video. Oh.. and your parts drawer is a real Gold mine!

'"Universal Motor Mount" 😂 dude, I almost spilled my coffee... never thought someone would call hot snot that way, though some "lifehack" vids use it all the time... man, this is genius, how you gave a bit of life to that loco

@SMTMainline

9 ай бұрын

JB weld would probably work better but hot glue is much more forgiving if you make a mistake.

You almost persuaded me to become a tinkerer!

Rég volt már egy ilyen érdekes videó ! Szép munka!

Harrison, You can use that Switcher to switch out your chocolate plant ! Good thing you had a spare junk motor or you would have to had used that loco for a Door Stop . 😁😆😂

Great job of pickling an HO locomotive! But seriously, you did an amazing job restoring that old one!

God I would kill for that kind of patina on my scrapyard locomotives.

Enjoyed and learned something new again!!!!!!! Thanks for the video!

Nice work!!👍👍👍👍 i love that you didn’t give up keep up The great work!!!

You're always entertaining!!

Nice job

"Universal motor mounts", and "free weathering". Loved it.

You have an absolutely amazing amount of natural talent for bringing these back to life! It's very much inspiring me to attempt to revive some seized-up locos that were given to me some time ago. Very Impressive. I subbed and have been binge watching your videos. God Bless!

Serenity! You brought a junk model and got it to work. Reward yourself.

@elleryparsons2433

10 ай бұрын

SMT Hell Yeah !!!!!!. Now go aback Into your partsBin And Rebuild More Engines.👍👍👍👍👍.

Harrison - You are a model railroad Genius! Most people would give up on that level of destruction, but you - Fixed it. Brilliant! I have an n scale Rivarossi 2-8-2 Mikado that a friend serviced for me and he says it needs brushes and some TLC. Where can I get brushes for this?

Reminds me of our homey Fnnish, VR (Valtion Rautatiet/ Finland Estate Railways), DR 14 (pr.yr 1968-1971). Nicknames: Zebra, Belarus, Bendlet Rooster, Streak Rooster, Peacock & Diesel Rooster 24 Built in total, currently 21 still in use on cargo lines, 1 in museum, 2 scrappedd for parts. In passenger service from 1969 till 2017.

Your hard work skills and knowledge are unsurpassed congrats sir

Nice restore. But am I the only one who actually liked the way the rust looked on the shell prior to cleaning? I think it would have looked nice parked somewhere on the layout.

@SMTMainline

9 ай бұрын

There is something interesting about the rough look it had.

I really thought ya met your match on this one, glad to see I was wrong you never cease to amaze me - lol What an amazing resurrection.

@SMTMainline

10 ай бұрын

I did too, it escaped the scrap pile by the skin of its teeth.

Quite an amazing job Harrison! If you ever are looking for another source of motors for your engines; dvd/cd drivers (the ones you stick in your computer) have often 12V motors in them to spin the disks. A Dutch forum I used to visit often has a bunch of project where members replaced old junked motors with motors out of DVD/CD-Rom drives.

@SMTMainline

9 ай бұрын

Those might work well on pancake drives.

Marvelous! Well done!

Excellent job, Harrison. Nice "weathering" effect.

Harrison, you are a genius!

This was an amazing job. You are very clever!

I just came across your videos. I am enjoying watching you repair the "junk" locomotives.

@SMTMainline

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Impressive Dr. Frankenstein. That really was a great job.

That alco just got its new name! "The crusty alco"

@SMTMainline

4 ай бұрын

I like it.

Fantastic work

The F unit, just after the 3:00 minute point, The frame looks to be Revelle about 1956-57. they had a 5 pole motor and the rear truck drove the front truck with a dog-bone, which you appear to be missing. I still have my CP unit but converted to a Sagami motor. Old model train guys fix things, thank goodness for old parts and Train Shows. Liked your fix, apple cider vinegar is another cleaner. I had never thought of the hot glue gun, good idea. Regards from the BC Sunshine Coast

Great restoration job. Most people would have just tossed this aside but this just shows with a little elbow grease, anything can run again. Great work!

Even if it never ran, it would be so cool for an "abandoned line" decoration.

Best video to date great to see the locomotive working

This may top the Keystone video!!! Great stuff!

Awesome, Great job!!

great video Harrison again with aloha

Good one! Amazing job keeping it from the dumpster. Is it’s name Rusty or Crusty?

I can’t believe your almost at 100,000 subscribers! I remember when you hit 500!

Wonderful job! How much do you charge to work on HO engines?